New Jersey § 39:4-56

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-56, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39:4-56.

No person shall park or leave unattended a vehicle on private property without the

consent of the owner or other person in control or possession of the property or for

a period in excess of that for which consent was given, except in the case of emergency

or disablement of the vehicle in which case the owner or operator thereof shall arrange

for the expeditious removal of the vehicle. This section shall not apply to manufactured or mobile homes left unattended and

for which there exists or existed a rental agreement to occupy a space on the property. Subject to the requirements of section 7 of P.L.2007, c. 193 ( C.56:13-13 ), the owner or other person in control or possession of the property on which a vehicle

is parked or left unattended in violation of this section may remove or hire another

person to remove and store the vehicle. It shall be the obligation of the owner of the vehicle to pay the reasonable costs

for the removal and for any storage which may result from such removal before he shall

be entitled to recover the possession of the vehicle. If the owner of the vehicle refuses to pay such costs or fails to make any claim

for the return of the vehicle within 90 days after such removal, the vehicle may be

sold at public auction in accordance with the provisions of N.J.S.2A:44-20 through N.J.S.2A:44-31 . 1

The Predatory Towing Prevention Act.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-56

What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-56 cover?

Section 39:4-56 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New Jersey § 39:4-56?

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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How does New Jersey § 39:4-56 apply to my situation?

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